Alternatives to Pass Labs


Pass Labs are great amps but are expensive too. Are there any other good amps (stereo and or multi-channel) that are as great sounding as the pass labs products but not as expensive? I had an (borrowed from a friend) an Aleph 3 and I felt that the Aleph was on SS(solid state) amp closest to the tube sound but at the same time retaining the SS features.
harrygoldsmith
Find some used Parasound Halo JC-1 Monoblocks.There are a couple listed on Audiogon.com.
The Symphonic Line RG series shares some of the Pass' qualities.They are class A biased.Quick,sweet and having good body/texture.Happy hunting.
How about a used Pass amp? I see an Aleph 3 for $1000 on Audiogon. Pass products are built like tanks and should last well past their first owner's use.
Pass Labs amps are on my current short list, too. I agree that they are a bit pricey, but they are one of the few amps which I have yet to hear any real unfavorable reviews of. In addition to Pass, I am considering Theta, McCormack, Classe', Bryston, and Krell. Possibly the Parasound Halo JC 1's, but I do hear some widely conflicting reviews.

Tom.